Comparison

MyLocomotive.DXA vs DCC Commander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyLocomotive.DXA

Control your model railroad trains wirelessly with this app. It connects to your Digitrax LNWI or JMRI WiThrottle Server to allow for easy train operation and function control.

Highlights
  • Wireless train operation
  • Connects to Digitrax LNWI
  • Connects to JMRI WiThrottle Server
  • Control single DCC address
  • Slider or button throttle
  • F0 to F4 function access
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MyLocomotive.DXA is a companion app for the Digitrax LocoNet Wifi Interface (LNWI) or JMRI WiThrottle Server. To function properly a Digitrax DCC system and LNWI module, or JMRI DecoderPro setup is required. Do you want to operate your model railroad without wires, antennas, and plug-ins? Then MyLocomotive.DXA combined with a Digitrax LNWI or JMRI DecoderPro setup is the answer. MyLocomotive.DXA features: - Auto connect to Digitrax LNWI or JMRI WiThrottle Server - Aquire and control a single DCC address - Slider or button throttle control - F0 to F4 functions are accessible Join the Digitrax LNWI or JMRI Network, Open MyLocomotive.DXA app, Set your address, Run trains; It’s that easy! Please visit our support website for additional instructions or email with your questions. ***Hardware Requirements*** Digitrax DCC System Digitrax LNWI Module or JMRI DecoderPro setup

About

DCC Commander

Control your model railroad with a DCC-EX Command Station on your iOS device. Manage multiple throttles, program configuration variables, and customize settings for a personalized experience. Enjoy a free, full-featured product with optional subscriptions to remove ads.

Highlights
  • Control up to 10 throttles
  • Configure unlimited cabs
  • Program configuration variables
  • One-time network setup
  • Customizable product settings
  • In-app help page
Features
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DCC Commander 2.0 lets you operate and manage your model railroad from your iOS device using a compatible DCC Command Station. Requires a DCC-EX Command Station or JMRI WiThrottle server with compatible DCC Command Station. Built for hands-on layout operation, DCC Commander combines multi-cab throttle control, layout viewing, route selection, cab management, turnout definitions, and programming track tools in one app. Features include: - Control multiple throttles from one screen in landscape mode - Use a focused single-throttle view in portrait mode - Assign cabs to throttles with cab IDs, names, and photo images - Configure function buttons, including toggle and momentary behavior - Use software momentum modes for smoother speed changes - View your attached layout directly from the Throttle screen - Swipe across tracks and turnouts to select routes visually - Save and reuse route definitions - Activate turnout routes from the Layout view - Build and edit layout designs with tracks, turnouts, and reusable definitions - Manage turnout templates, turnout definitions, and route definitions - Program cab addresses and CV values on the programming track - Configure saved Command Stations for quick reconnect - Supports DCC-EX network Command Stations - Supports JMRI WiThrottle for compatible throttle operations - Built-in help pages for throttle, cabs, programming, network, builder, settings, workflow, and app information - DCC Commander is free to use after watching a rewarded advertisement, which unlocks throttle access for a 3 hours time. A subscription option is available to remove advertising gates and provide full access. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://electrongoo.com/privacypolicy.html DCC Commander Subscription: A subscription will remove ALL advertisements. Both monthly and annual subscriptions are available. The monthly subscription costs $2.99/Month (USD). The annual subscription costs $29.00/year (USD). Get 12 months for the price of 10 months with an annual subscription. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless you cancel 24 hours before the renewal date. You can manage your subscription in the AppStore on your device. Note: DCC Commander requires compatible model railroad DCC hardware. For DCC-EX Command Station details, visit: https://dcc-ex.com/ex-commandstation/index.html Note: JMRI WiThrottle requires JMRI installation, visit https://www.jmri.org/help/en/html/setup/index.shtml

Screenshots

MyLocomotive.DXA4 screens
DCC Commander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyLocomotive.DXA at none against DCC Commander's 2. MyLocomotive.DXA also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). DCC Commander's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DCC Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MyLocomotive.DXA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyLocomotive.DXA ships an update every 4 months, DCC Commander every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyLocomotive.DXA versus DCC Commander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyLocomotive.DXADCC Commander
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim HorlingElectrongoo

Customer experience

MyLocomotive.DXA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DCC Commander

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyLocomotive.DXA

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DCC Commander

Subscriptions2
  • DCC Commander - (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • DCC Commander - (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MyLocomotive.DXA free?
MyLocomotive.DXA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DCC Commander free?
DCC Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyLocomotive.DXA or DCC Commander have ads?
Neither MyLocomotive.DXA nor DCC Commander shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyLocomotive.DXA or DCC Commander?
MyLocomotive.DXA ships an update every 4 months, and DCC Commander every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyLocomotive.DXA was updated on September 14, 2026 and DCC Commander on October 7, 2026.

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